Aaron Rodgers made history yet again on Saturday after smashing a long-standing Green Bay Packers throwing record set by the great Brett Favre many years ago. The reigning league MVP threw his 443rd touchdown pass in a 24-22 win over the Cleveland Browns, thereby cementing himself as the all-time leading passer in franchise history.
Favre has already sent his congratulations to Rodgers for his historic milestone and the Packers superstar has since acknowledged Favre's praise. One thing that Rodgers could not help but point out, however, is how this achievement was sort of a full-circle moment for him:
“To throw 443 on ‘Double stick’ — one of the first concepts I learned as a rookie was pretty cool,” Rodgers said, via Rob Demovsky of ESPN. “To break the record on a simple play like that — a staple of the West coast offense — was pretty cool.”
To say that it was a “pretty cool” moment would be a complete understatement. Rodgers just laid his claim as the greatest quarterback in Packers franchise history and Saturday night marked a truly momentous occasion for him.
Behind Rodgers' heroics, the Packers were able to hold off a relentless Browns side, en route to their fourth consecutive win. Rodgers and Co. are now 12-3 as they prepare to face off against the Minnesota Vikings in Week 17.
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